
A meticulous survey of ancient stone implements, this volume walks listeners through the diverse world of prehistoric tools—from grooved axes and finely polished celts to curious hammerstones and ornamental gorgets. Each artifact is introduced with clear, labeled illustrations that reveal subtle details such as edge shapes, groove patterns, and handle fittings, allowing you to picture how early peoples shaped and used these objects.
Beyond the images, the narrative explains the terminology and classifications that archaeologists rely on, offering insight into the craftsmanship and cultural contexts behind each piece. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a newcomer to the field, the book’s concise descriptions and vivid visual guides make the study of stone technology both accessible and engaging, inviting you to explore the ingenuity of our ancestors one artifact at a time.
Full title
Stone Art Thirteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1891-1892, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1896, pages 47-178.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (246K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by PM for Bureau of American Ethnology, The Internet Archive (American Libraries) and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
Release date
2015-12-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1855–1933
A field archaeologist and ethnologist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this writer is remembered for careful studies of Native American earthworks, cave sites, and artifacts in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. His work helped document important archaeological sites in Missouri, Virginia, Kentucky, and beyond.
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